Advanced Certificate in Senior Phase Mathematics Teaching
Education, Training and Development - Schooling
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose:
The purpose of the qualification is to strengthen the subject specialisation of practising teachers with a prior qualification in Mathematics Teaching at a lower level, or to retrain teachers for the teaching of Mathematics in the Senior Phase. It also aims to enable these teachers to develop disciplinary, pedagogical, practical, and situational learning reflexive competences in teaching and learning in the particular subject/phase in the school. The qualification will have a strong professional focus and will address the needs of the following groups of learners:
- Learners who did not include Senior Phase Mathematics in their previous professional training but who want to specialise in this field. (Retraining in a new teaching subject).
- Learners who did not specialize in Senior Phase Mathematics in their prior professional training but who gained experience in teaching Senior Phase Mathematics and who want to acquire a professional qualification in Senior Phase Mathematics teaching (Upgrading).
- Learners who studied this specialization in a three-year Diploma in Education or a National Professional Diploma in Education (NPDE), and who want to strengthen their field of study (Upgrading).
Upon qualifying learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of concepts, principles and procedures relevant to Senior Phase Mathematics Teaching.
- Apply ICT skills to Senior Phase Mathematics Teaching.
- Act with integrity by maintaining the highest level of professional work ethics.
- Critically analyze relevant materials, resources and practices.
Rationale:
The Advanced Certificate in Senior Phase Mathematics Teaching is designed to address the specific needs of Mathematics teachers in the Senior Phase. In addition to the national prescribed requirements, this curriculum includes additional credits for in-depth knowledge. This speaks to the evident lack in specific content knowledge among many South African teachers. It is expected that education departments will welcome the delivery of this qualification.
The knowledge base of Senior Phase Mathematics teacher indicates a lack in professional capacity among large numbers of teachers who currently are employed to teach the subject in the Free State Province and elsewhere. Therefore, this qualification will not only upgrade the qualification of those teachers who are currently employed in Senior Phase Mathematics positions without adequate training but also offers specialist education to those teachers who need to strengthen their Senior Phase Mathematics knowledge base. In addition, the qualification also aims to provide retraining to teachers who wish to change their career path, thus widening the pool of teachers who are able to teach this subject.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of concepts, principles and procedures relevant to Senior Phase Mathematics Teaching.
- Apply ICT skills to Senior Phase Mathematics Teaching.
- Act with integrity by maintaining the Highest Level of professional work ethics.
- Critically analyse relevant materials, resources and practices.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Teaching Mathematical and Science concepts in a manner that facilitates knowledge acquisition and transfer.
- Discussing the origin and content of different schools of thought in senior phase teaching.
- Exploring terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules, and theories related to senior phase teaching for effective teaching and learning strategies in the foundation phase classroom.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Integrating modern technological innovations into Mathematics teaching.
- Using computer technology in the classroom as a tool to support interactive mediated learning.
- Demonstrating effective learning in mathematics by utilizing Internet resources for learners.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Identifying and applying moral and ethical issues relevant to classroom teaching.
- Suggesting reasonable courses of action within the teaching profession's guidelines.
- Explaining and applying principles of good classroom organization.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Critically examining the South African education context.
- Evaluating professional contexts and practices concerning social justice education.
- Understanding and applying teaching models, theories, policies, and legislation.
- Demonstrating applied competence through various formative assessment methods.
- Utilizing summative assessments through examinations aligned with the University's Assessment Policy.
- Integrating Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) in teaching modules for practical learning experiences in classrooms.
- Incorporating practical assessment activities, assignments, and reflective journals to develop learners' sense of agency as teachers.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Advanced Certificate
- NQF Level
- 06
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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